October 13, 2020 Meeting – Program: Ducks in Love

Ducks in Love is a unique program which focuses on love in the waterfowl world, from breeding displays, to mate choice and family structure. Utilizing videos taken at Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, participants will get to view real breeding displays and learn the intricacies of the head bob, blowing bubbles, false drinking, and the dip and…

CANCELED – October 17, 2020 – Lewis Farm Sanctuary – Saturday, 10 am

Oct 17, 2020  -  Lewis Farm  Sanctuary  - Saturday 10 am 1035 Hill St, Suffield Park off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary)  Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars Join HAS leader and science teacher Sarah Faulkner for a leisurely bird and nature walk at Hartford Audubon’s Lewis Farm Bird…

CANCELED – November 7, 2020 – DelMarva Peninsula – Saturday 2-3 days

Because all the states are on the no-travel list...  this trip has been cancelled. Because Nov 7, 2020 -      DelMarva Peninsula   -    Saturday 2-3 days Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Contact Peter for arrangements Visit Bombay Hook, Chincoteague and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuges as well as Ocean City, Elliot’s Pond, Indian River Inlet…

UPDATE! November 10, 2020 – Monthly Meeting: Black Bears in Connecticut 

Nov 10, 2020 - Monthly Meeting  -  Tuesday 7 pm  -  this meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM. Speaker: Paul Colburn Black Bears in Connecticut  Paul Colburn, a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist, will present  the habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction of the Black Bear. He will also share an overview of current local research efforts on…

November 17, 2020 – Wildlife Series – Looking for Owls

November 17, 2020 - Wildlife Series -   Tuesday 7:00  -  8 pm Speaker:  Gina Nichol Meeting will be held via Zoom due to  Covid restrictions and a link will be provided to members.  Please reach out to Fran D'Amico for more information if you wish to attend.   information provided below. Looking for Owls Looking for…

UPDATE!: December 8, 2020 – Holiday VIRTUAL Slideshow/Meeting (7-8:30 PM)

UPDATE!: December “Pot Luck” Photograph Show Will Go On!  12/8/2020     7 PM to 8/8:30 PM ​ The December potluck and silent auction, always a favorite activity, is unfortunately canceled this year due to COVID-19 concerns. However, we’re still going to hold the photography sharing program! We have a wonderful Holiday Photography Program on Tuesday night, December…

UPDATED: December 20, 2020 – Christmas Bird Counts – Sunday – All Day

TO ALL HARTFORD AREA BIRDERS: The 2020 Hartford Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be held on Sunday, December 20th. Our Count is now scheduled on a Sunday to allow for better (and safer) access to numerous areas along the Connecticut River because hunting takes place on Saturdays, but not on Sundays in those areas.  December…

January 9, 2021 – Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 – Saturday 9 am

Jan 9, 2021  -  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2  - Saturday 9 am 990 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St  Park in front of stucco house. The second of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year ‘round…

January 12, 2021 ZOOM Meeting – The importance of Inland Wetlands for Birds and Other Wildlife

January Member's Meeting Program will be this Tuesday, January 12th at 7:00.  to be held via ZOOM Please join Jim Arrigoni from the CT Audubon Society for his talk about the "Importance of Inland Wetlands for Birds and Other Wildlife".  Wetlands provide critical habitat for biodiversity and also provide ecological services for human communities such as…

Canceled – January 16, 2021 – Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA – Saturday – 2 days

This trip below has been canceled due to Covid-19 concerns. See you in January 2021. Jan 16      Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA Sat 2 days Contact Fran at least one week in advance for details Barrow's Goldeneye, Snowy Owl, alcids,  sea ducks, and Northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared…